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Mont Saint Michel reclaims island-like character

In partnership with the European Commission

After around 20 years of research and construction work, Mont Saint Michel has recovered its isolated character, thanks to a new dam and footbridge.

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Extreme adventures to try in Dubai

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Forget the glitz and glam: let us introduce you to the rough and ready side of the emirate, the one that’s not for the faint-of-heart

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Keeping tradition alive in Dubai

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Tourists are flocking to Dubai to experience the traditional Bedouin culture.

Latvia

Bed and breakfast behind bars: Dark tourism in Latvia

A former military prison formerly run by the Nazis and the Soviets is now offering a "historical interactive reality show involving the audience."

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Benin

Dead body believed to be Benin guide found

A body allegedly belonging to Benin guide was found by authorities after two French tourists and their guide were reported missing on Wednesday.

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Dubai’s best theme parks

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From roller coasters to waterslides, here’s how to keep the whole family entertained at the theme parks while on a trip to the UAE

World

Emirates CEO sees FY profit, wants Boeing compensation

Emirates Airline, the world’s largest long-haul carrier, will report profitable full year earnings this month, according to its CEO Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum.

World

Jordan, Oman & Syria: different approaches to boosting tourist numbers

The 26th edition of the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai brought together more than 150 countries to showcase their tourism projects.

World

Sri Lankan Airlines puts flight marshals on planes, tourist numbers to drop by 500,000

One week after the attacks in Sri Lanka, executives from the country’s Tourism Development Authority and national airline attended the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai.

World

UAE ecotourists help save Hawksbill turtles

Approximately 80 Hawksbill turtles, which were rescued last winter, have been rehabilitated and returned to their home in Arabian Gulf this April.

Destinations

Meet the country that is closing for maintenance this weekend

While we are all used to businesses closing for the weekend, a whole country shutting up shop is another thing.

World News

Injured German tourists evacuated from Madeira after bus crash

Their bus plummeted down a slope in Wednesday's crash in the coastal town of Canico.

Ukraine

Big clean-up at Chernobyl, Ukraine, ahead of 33rd anniversary of nuclear accident

Visitors leave their mark on the area, especially those who come without the necessary permission or with a guide’s supervision. A lot of rubbish has to be collected, which is part of the 33rd anniversary of the 1986 nuclear accident.

Russia

Watch: Russia seeks to send more tourists to its Arctic zone

The country has the largest share of Arctic territory, but only 5% of those who visit are Russian. Tours are still extremely expensive, ranging from €8,250 up to €27,500.

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Singapore Airport now boasts an internal 40-metre-high waterfall

Numerous visitors attended this Thursday the pre-opening of a new complex at the Singapore airport, to take a look at the Rain Vortex, a 40-meter-high waterfall that pours rainwater from the center of the glass and steel dome.

Germany

Watch: Bonn in bloom as cherry trees bring tourists flocking

The cherry trees were planted in the 1980s to bring this working class district to life. Now the streets of Heerstraße and Breite Straße have become an annual spectacle.

France

Paris to fine people €135 for riding electric scooters on pavements

Paris will regulate the use of electric scooters with fines for riding on pavements.

Thailand

Watch: The Thai market that has a train line running through it

Seven times a day, trains cross through small bustling market, laid out across about 100 metres of railway track.

Iceland

Watch: Tourists flee large wave after Icelandic glacier collapse

"A good illustration why we always tell our clients to immediately leave the beach if the glacier calves."

France

The Eiffel Tower turns 130 years old

Seven million visitors climb the 300 metre metal giant every year.